RGC GRF and ECS 2024/25 are now open for applications. Applicants should read the RGC’s Eligibility Requirements ( GRF / ECS ), and the RGC’s Scheme Overview and Guidance Notes ( GRF2 / ECS2 ) carefully before preparing the applications.

Application Procedures

Applications must be submitted via the RGC’s Electronic System (ES) http://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/ to respective Research Panels. Before submission, applicants should scan the core content of their applications by VeriGuide. After endorsement by Panels, applications will be forwarded to the ORKTS for follow-up and arrangement of university’s endorsement for onward submission to the RGC.

Relevant reference materials and required forms are provided in a List of Useful Links ( GRF / ECS ).

ES Login Account for New Eligible Staff

New eligible staff will require an ES login account for application submission. For account setup, please contact Grants Team, ORKTS at orkts_grants@cuhk.edu.hk.

Review Arrangement - Regular Track / Fast Track

In this exercise, ORKTS offers Regular Track / Fast Track for processing the applications. Please click here for more details.

Applications under Regular Track must be submitted to respective Research Panels for vetting by the Panels’ Deadlines.

GRF Applicants who are eligible and opt for Fast Track, please fill in the WebForm to indicate their preference on the review track.

Special Points to Note

1. Starting from 2022/23 exercise, Principal Investigators / Project Coordinators are required to declare time commitments for all on-going research projects in RGC grant applications. Details could be found here.
2. Applicants are reminded not to include in their applications the links to external websites which may contain extra information about their proposed projects. Please refer to Section 1(7) of the Guidance Notes for this requirement.
3. If an applicant does not wish to have his / her project information released to Chief Secretary for Administration's Office (CSO), he / she should inform the RGC separately when submitting research proposal.

Grant Writing Workshop

ORKTS is organizing a Grant Writing Workshop on 15 September 2023 (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) to share with potential applicants tips on successful bidding for the GRF/ECS. Please click here for registration. Details of the Workshop will be available in due course.